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Steiner urges Cadillac to write off 2026 F1 season and redirect resources to 2027
Former Haas team principal Guenther Steiner says Cadillac should immediately stop developing its struggling 2026 car and pivot to 2027, as the new American entry sits pointless and last in the constructors' standings.
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Tsunoda qualifies 12th on Racing Bulls return after eight months away from F1
Yuki Tsunoda qualified 12th for the Dutch Grand Prix sprint on his return to Formula 1, stepping in for the injured Isack Hadjar after eight months as a reserve driver. The 26-year-old described adapting to the new 2026-spec machinery as feeling "like a rookie".
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F1 drivers bid farewell to Zandvoort as Dutch Grand Prix reaches its final lap
Formula 1 holds its last Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort this weekend after organisers opted against renewing their deal with F1 management, citing financial pressures and a plateauing of the sport's popularity in the Netherlands. Drivers including Oscar Piastri have expressed genuine sadness at losing one of the calendar's most distinctive circuits.
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Netflix sets October 2026 release for Schumacher '94 documentary on his first F1 title
Netflix has confirmed that Schumacher '94 - The Birth of a Legend, a German-language feature documentary on Michael Schumacher's maiden world championship season, will stream globally on 2 October 2026. The film will also cover the tragic 1994 Imola weekend and feature testimony from his wife Corinna.
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Hamilton baffled by 'completely different' Ferrari as Leclerc claims best lap of 2026 in Dutch GP sprint qualifying
George Russell took sprint pole at Zandvoort by just 0.055 seconds from Charles Leclerc, who called it his finest qualifying lap of the season. Lewis Hamilton could only manage seventh after unexplained set-up changes left him 0.624 seconds off the pace.
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Colapinto robbed of passport and clothes in Milan during F1 summer break
Alpine's Franco Colapinto has described how thieves broke into his car while he dined at a Milan restaurant, stealing his wallet, passport, all his clothes — and a mate thermos he says belonged to Lionel Messi.
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Verstappen qualifies sixth for Dutch GP sprint as Red Bull grip woes persist at Zandvoort
Max Verstappen could only manage sixth in sprint qualifying at Zandvoort, 0.527 seconds off George Russell's pole, after finishing a lowly 11th in practice. The four-time world champion admitted Red Bull still lacks grip and balance despite overnight set-up changes.
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Alonso qualifies last as Honda's new engine brings fresh driveability headaches at Zandvoort
Fernando Alonso qualified 22nd and last in sprint qualifying at the Dutch Grand Prix after Honda's upgraded V6 power unit caused severe driveability problems, with the engine over-delivering under braking and his rear-wing drag-reduction system also failing to operate.
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Antonelli's gravel excursion costs Mercedes 25 points of downforce at Dutch GP sprint qualifying
Championship leader Kimi Antonelli spun into the gravel at Turn 13 during Dutch Grand Prix sprint qualifying, damaging his floor and costing Mercedes an estimated 25 points of downforce. He recovered to qualify fifth but was over 0.2 seconds adrift of team-mate George Russell.
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Russell takes sprint pole at Zandvoort ahead of Norris and Leclerc
George Russell claimed the fastest time in sprint qualifying at the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix, putting his Mercedes on pole for the sprint race ahead of Lando Norris and Charles Leclerc.
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Marquez urges Hadjar not to rush wrist recovery as Tsunoda steps in at Zandvoort
Isack Hadjar misses the Dutch Grand Prix after injuring his wrist in a gym session, with seven-time MotoGP champion Marc Marquez — who shares Hadjar's physiotherapist — advising the Racing Bulls rookie not to rush his return. Yuki Tsunoda replaces him, while Liam Lawson gets another Red Bull outing.
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Russell edges Norris by 0.041s to snatch Dutch GP sprint pole at Zandvoort
George Russell claimed sprint pole for the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort, beating reigning world champion Lando Norris by just 0.041 seconds. Championship leader Kimi Antonelli could only manage fifth, with Max Verstappen a further three tenths back in sixth.
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Vowles admits Williams feared losing both Sainz and Albon amid 2026 car crisis
Williams team principal James Vowles has revealed he was genuinely concerned about losing Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon during the team's troubled 2026 season, before both drivers committed their futures to the Grove outfit this week.
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Bearman admits Haas has slipped to 10th in F1 as rivals' upgrades leave team behind
Oliver Bearman has conceded that Haas is now the slowest team in Formula 1 after a five-race scoring drought. Aston Martin's chassis upgrades in Budapest were the latest blow, with Bearman eliminated in Q1 as both Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll finished ahead.
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Alonso has no timeframe on F1 future as Aston Martin contract talks with Stroll and Newey loom
Fernando Alonso says there is no set timeline for deciding his Formula 1 future, with the 45-year-old still awaiting talks with Aston Martin owner Lawrence Stroll and technical chief Adrian Newey before committing beyond his current 2026 contract.
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Antonelli leads Mercedes one-two in sole Dutch GP practice as Red Bull falters
Kimi Antonelli set the pace at Zandvoort's farewell F1 sprint weekend, clocking a 1m12.949s to head George Russell and championship rival Lando Norris. Red Bull failed to trouble the top six, which was shared entirely between Mercedes, Ferrari and McLaren.
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Palmer warns Ocon is 'really in trouble' as Haas seat comes under threat
Former F1 driver Jolyon Palmer has raised serious doubts over Esteban Ocon's future at Haas, citing a strained relationship and a second consecutive season being outscored by rookie teammate Oliver Bearman.
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Tsunoda faces 'insane' Racing Bulls return at Zandvoort with just one hour to learn new car
Yuki Tsunoda has been handed a surprise Racing Bulls comeback at the Dutch Grand Prix following a reshuffle triggered by Isack Hadjar's wrist injury, but F1 TV analysts warn he faces an enormous challenge having never driven the 2026-spec car.
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Tsunoda returns to Racing Bulls at Zandvoort to keep 2027 F1 options alive
Yuki Tsunoda makes his Formula 1 comeback at the Dutch Grand Prix after Isack Hadjar's wrist injury opened a Racing Bulls seat. The Japanese driver, who has been exploring IndyCar options including talks with Meyer Shank Racing, hopes a strong showing can revive his chances of a full-time F1 return in 2027.
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Verstappen yet to hit his peak despite four titles, says former F1 team boss Szafnauer
Former F1 team principal Otmar Szafnauer believes Max Verstappen, a four-time world champion, is still improving and has not yet reached his ceiling — a claim that comes as Verstappen sits 110 points adrift of championship leader Kimi Antonelli.
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